RECEIEVED April 7, 2011 @ 2:33 p.m.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
Filed, subject to approval
REDDING ATHLETIC FIELDS COMMITTEE
April 5, 2010
MEETING MINUTES
Present: D. Takacs, C. Hocker, J. Dorenbosch, P. Degener, P. Winstanley, L. Pelzar (8:10 pm)
Others: Rob Blick of Park and Recreation and representatives of Easton Redding RELAX
Mr. Takacs called the April 5, 2010 meeting to order at 8:05 pm in the Redding Town Office Building.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: move to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2010 meeting as submitted. Hocker, Dorenbosch. Approved. Unanimous.
FINALIZATION OF THE FUNDING BROCHURE
The latest draft version of the brochure was reviewed and suggestions/edits for changes will be incorporated.
Motion: move that the Redding Athletics Field Committee approve the draft of the brochure as amended. Hocker, Winstanley. Approved. Unanimous.
DETERMINE PLAN FOR FUNDING WITH NEXT STEPS
The plan for fund raising was discussed. The project has moved forward with the concept that the project will be funded privately.
Mr. Degener will circulate the amended draft brochure to the committee members.
DISCUSSION OF RAFF (REDDING ATHLETIC FIELDS FOUNDATION)
Mr. Hocker reported the 501(c)(3) set up has been established for the collection of tax exempt donations. Mr. Hocker also reported that a website has been created: reddingfields.org. He welcomed further ideas for improvement of the website.
The brochure will be distributed as a town-wide mailing, and be the launch of the fundraising efforts.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE
Mr. Degener suggested that the Town’s independent sports organizations/groups be asked to support the fundraising efforts by including their members on an email and on organization websites. Other organizations to contact include the Neighbors and Newcomers group and school PTA organizations.
Various fundraising ideas were discussed. Alternative means of funding was also discussed, including use of Town facilities (Highway Department) to reduce costs.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Maday, Recording Secretary
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